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Goerz Ango

The Goerz Ango is an early-twentieth-century folding plate camera produced by the Berlin optical maker C.P. Goerz. It belongs to the era of strut-folding hand cameras using glass plates, and was sold as a portable field camera before the dominance of roll film.

Sales data for the Ango is extremely thin: a single UK auction hammer result from 2011 records a price of £100, so any sense of current value in 2026 should be treated as indicative rather than established. With only one wholesale saleroom datapoint to draw on, the Ango sells for whatever a specialist collector is willing to pay on the day, and its worth depends heavily on completeness, lens condition and the presence of original plate holders.

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Sales History

Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.

Prices updated: December 2024

Date Price Source
Dec 2024 £100 Flints Auctions
Sep 2023 £138 Flints Auctions
May 2011 EUR 100 Leitz Auction
May 2006 EUR 425 Leitz Auction

Frequently asked questions

What is a Goerz Ango worth today?

Reference data is limited to a single UK auction hammer result of £100, so the Ango's value is best treated as a rough guide rather than a firm market price.

How much does a Goerz Ango sell for at auction?

The one recorded UK saleroom hammer price is £100, achieved in 2011; condition, completeness and lens quality will move individual examples up or down from that figure.

What should I check before buying a Goerz Ango?

Inspect the bellows for pinholes, test the shutter at all marked speeds, and confirm the lens is clean and the plate back and holders are present, since missing accessories materially reduce price.

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